Fitness Rules You Should Break

February 02
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1. While I agree that the hands should be wider than shoulder width apart for outer chest development, it can be difficult for those with shoulder problems, thus should width apart is a good baseline for these individuals.
2. The Pilates V teaser is a great move to sculpt the abs providing you do not have any lower back problems. If you do, I would suggest leg lifts instead, so as to keep the back supported in the supine position in this movement.
3. The squat is the king of exercises when it comes to total hip and thigh development, as opposed to hip extensions which is simply an isolation exercise as opposed to a multi joint compound lower body movement.
4. I would recommend that 30 percent of your calories come from protein so as to fit into the 30-30-40 model. With only 40 percent coming from carbs, it leaves a little room for error when it comes from fat sources.
5. With heavier lifts, I would recommend keeping the pauses at the top and bottom of the movements to allow constant tension on the muscles with continuous movement throughout the lifting exercise.
6. I agree with the fact that while not using a mirror is great for balance and kinesthetic awareness, those who don't have good joint position and movement senses may need the mirror as a teaching and learning tool.
7. While increasing muscle tone can help burn more calories, it cannot be done alone without cardio and a proper diet. It is necessary to burn even more calories when consuming more food via more meals.
8. While I agree with shortening the rest periods, those doing heavier weights or more explosive movements need the recovery time between sets to restore oxygen in the blood so as to get it to the muscles.
9. Weighing yourself weekly is a more realistic way of monitoring your progress. Might I also add that one partake in a body composition test on a monthly basis, which is a better way of tracking fat loss.
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